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ACON HoldingsROCO:3710 +0.18%42 Gross Margin % is 17.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 17.45. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3710 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, ACON Holdings ranks worse than 62% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
ACON Holdings had a gross margin of 17.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
ACON Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACON Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACON Holdings's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, ACON Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ACON Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ACON Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACON Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
ACON Holdings (ROCO:3710) has a Gross Margin % of 17.49% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACON Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.45. Over the past decade, ACON Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 21.31. According to the industry distribution chart, ACON Holdings ranks #1522 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is ACON Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
ACON Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 17.49% is near median its 10-year median of 17.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.67 to a high of 21.31. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. ACON Holdings' value of 17.49% is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACON Holdings ranks #1522 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACON Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACON Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ACON Holdings ranks #1522 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACON Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. ACON Holdings' value of 17.49% is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ACON Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 21.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.45 vs. the industry median of 24.50, ACON Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,455 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACON Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 17.49% is 28.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACON Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACON Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 17.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACON Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACON Holdings (ROCO:3710) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.96, compared to a current price of NT$5.64 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.45 and 28.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. ACON Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACON Holdings (ROCO:3710), the current Gross Margin % is 17.49% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ACON Holdings (ROCO:3710) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACON Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$5.64 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.96.
GuruFocus considers ACON Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3710:
Gross Margin %: 17.49% (near median its 10-year median of 17.45)
GF Value™: NT$10.96 vs. price of NT$5.64 (48.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Hardware median (#1522 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3710 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACON Holdings Inc, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of electronic components, optical-fiber communication, and wireless communication products. Its product portfolio comprises I/O connectors and 3C peripheral electronic components, including connectors for personal computers and peripherals, and customized cable assemblies, among others. The group's reportable segments are Connector and electronic assembly, Department of Electronics, Optic-fiber communication, Wireless, Battery module assembly, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Connector and electronic assembly segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from China, followed by Taiwan, Japan, America, and other regions.
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